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A Fujifilm X-M5 camera with the screen extended outwards, held in a persons hands
Why does this cheap APS-C camera with no viewfinder or stabilization keep making Japan's top 10 sales charts?

By Alan Palazon Published

News BCN+R has revealed Japan's top 10 best-selling cameras for October – and it's dominated by basic, crop-sensor bodies, with only one full-frame camera in sight

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Olympus M.Zuiko 14‑42mm f/3.5‑5.6 EZ
Now five years old, this compact, retro Micro Four Thirds camera is an unlikely favorite among Japan's top cameras

By Alan Palazon last updated

News Only around 15 percent of cameras tracked by Japanese market research firm BCN+R are Micro Four Thirds. This retro mirrorless is beating those odds to hit the top ten

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Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 point and shoot compact camera
The best-selling compact cameras in Japan aren’t the viral oversized sensors, but the cheap point-and-shoot – and one name is a clear winner

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

TRENDS The list of best-selling compact cameras based on over 2,300 retailers in Japan doesn't include any cameras with a sensor larger than 1/2.3 inches

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Canon EOS R50
In Japan, just one full-frame camera made this best-seller list as a three-year-old crop sensor camera shows no sign of slowing down

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

TRENDS In the BCN+R rankings from Japan, the Canon EOS R50's mix of price and performance continues to make it the most popular choice

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The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | C Canon RF lens on a wooden surface against a dark background with moody lighting
80% of the Top 10 lenses in Japan are third-party optics – and Canon doesn't make the list at all

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Sigma and Tamron dominate Japan's latest lens sales chart, taking 8 of the Top 10 spots

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Kodak Pixpro C1
The "new" #1 compact camera in Japan has been popular for years – but the real point-and-shoot hero sits close behind at just US$99 with a retro look

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The most popular compact cameras in Japan are years old – but Kodak's retro Pixpro series is ruling the chart and outselling newer releases

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Canon EOS R50
So far, Japan's #1 best-selling camera in 2026 is a 3-year-old APS-C mirrorless with some unusual shooting modes

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The latest Japanese sales rankings reveal a surprise at the top – while one of the biggest new full-frame cameras only makes #8

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Sony ZV-E10 II digital camera sitting on a white windowsill
A viewfinder-free creator camera overtakes traditional photography models in Japan

By Kim Bunermann last updated

UPDATED For months, a leading beginner camera dominated Japan's sales charts – but a viewfinder-free creator camera has now taken the top spot

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Kodak Pixpro C1 camera placed on a windowsill, showcasing its stylish design and lens under natural light.
These best-selling compact cameras share a winning formula – and smartphone fatigue may explain their success in Japan

By Kim Bunermann last updated

The latest sales figures reveal that Japan's most popular compact cameras are simple and surprisingly cheap, starting from US$99

Compact Cameras
Kodak Pixpro C1
Japan's most popular compact cameras are years old but outsell newer releases – and start at just US$99 / £79 with retro style

By Kim Bunermann last updated

NEWS Even in one of the world's most competitive markets, older compact cameras continue to outsell newer releases – and some are iconic point-and-shoots

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